Report: Lundqvist Confirms Contract Talks Are Ongoing With Rangers

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Henrik Lundqvist confirmed to Newsday that talks have begun over a new contract with the Rangers.

“We’re talking,” Lundqvist said to Newsday. “The good thing, though, is that we have another year so there’s no pressure to get it done. But we’re definitely talking, and we’ll see where it leads. So far it’s been a great time in New York and I don’t see any reasons to leave.”

The 31-year-old Swede is entering the final year of a six-year, $41.25 million contract. He is expected to become the NHL’s highest-paid goaltender should he agree to an extension with the Rangers. Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators is currently the league’s highest-earning goalie, earning $7 million per season.